The typically slow winter months for real estate did not exist in 2018 with over 13,471 homes sold in Wisconsin, which is the largest amount since home sales were tracked back in 2005 per WRA. Home sales rose in February 2018 over 5.8% and the median sale price jumped 7.4% since last year. The pace…

Round 2! We’re going to dig even more deeply into potential site development costs and budgeting techniques. It’s essential for developers to get price estimates for site improvements, which are dependent upon careful evaluation of the site prior to development.

When it comes to purchasing land, the sum of the parts can genuinely add up to something greater than the whole. Whether you own a parcel of land or are considering investing in a vacant property, a multitude of benefits can spawn from successfully subdividing your land into residential lots, including providing a landowner both increased profits and flexibility. As prospective home builders show interest in subdivided, available lots, the original land investor can monetize and maximize their acquired land’s value.

In the onset of building a custom home, purchasing vacant land in Waukesha, WI and starting construction from scratch can be a tempting opportunity. A vacant lot is like a blank canvass; you have the freedom to design and personalized control of building operations. However, before jumping into this endeavor, one must understand the costs, regulations, and processes surrounding a land investment.

Wisconsin’s leading home builder David Belman attended the 2018 International Builders show in Orlando and is bringing back his favorite products from the show. After looking at over 550,000 sq. ft. of new home products, appliances, finishes and more here is what we think the 5 hottest home products for 2018 are. Trex Horizontal Rails-So…

This is the fifth installment of our 2016 new product innovations for the home blog straight from the International Builders Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Show KBIS. These shows are the largest in the world and there are tons of great plumbing fixtures on display. Waukesha homebuilder, David Belman of Belman Homes, highlights some of the newest…

You wouldn’t flush money down the toilet would you? Yet, I suspect many of you reading this article probably are, and don’t even realize it. Are you renting right now? If you are, that is precisely what you are doing. There is good news however; you can buy a brand new home. In fact, you…

What to Know Before Meeting a Builder Nothing can be more frustrating when buying a new home for both a home buyer and a builder than having an unproductive meeting. To make the most of your visit, make sure you either know or have the following: Meet with a lender and get pre-approved so you know…

So you want a new home? One of the early steps is purchasing a lot. Here are some tips to make purchasing a lot a smooth process: Before purchasing a lot, make sure you know the following: Have a survey or copy of the plat. If it is a rural lot make sure you have…

Choosing a Lot: Buying a lot is the first big step when you build a new home. Milwaukee Home Builder, Belman Homes, has come up with valuable information to assist new home buyers shopping for a new lot. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a lot. Below are some of the factors we have…

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